Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate sufficient legal interest for site access and non-compliance with road and footpath standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate legal interest or consent to construct an access road over a strip of green space located between the subject site and the public roadway.
- The proposed development does not meet required road standards, specifically regarding the provision of footpaths and their integration with existing pedestrian infrastructure.
- The application lacks a coordinated approach to site access, failing to demonstrate how future exits for adjacent sites would be achieved through a potential joint entrance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.3.1 (d)Section 11.3.2(f)Section 11.3.1 (c)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Zara Kenny, sought permission for a detached two-storey dwelling and garden shed on a greenfield site at Manor Drive, Kingston, Galway. While the planning authority found the design, scale, and open space provision generally acceptable under the Galway City Council Development Plan 2023-2029, the proposal was refused due to fundamental issues regarding site access. The applicant failed to prove legal title or consent for the access route over third-party lands and did not provide ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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